ClassInfo - Fall 2014 Environment Sci, Policy, Mgmt Classes

Fall 2014 | ESPM 5101 Section 001: Conservation of Plant Biodiversity (34222)

Instructor(s): Carrie Pike
Class Component:: Lecture
Credits:: 3 Credits
Grading Basis:: A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:: No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:: In Person Term Based
Meets With:: ESPM 3101 Section 001
Times and Locations:: Regular Academic Session

09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014

Mon 12:50PM - 03:50PM

UMTC, St Paul

Green Hall 19

Course Catalog Description:: Introduction to principles underlying assessment/conservation of plant biodiversity at individual, population, and community levels. Case studies in management of biodiversity to restore or maintain ecosystem function. Genetics, timber harvesting, invasive species, plant reproduction.
Class Description:: This course is designed to introduce students to concepts in biodiversity and efforts to conserve and restore biodiversity in plant populations. Topics include evolutionary forces, Endangered Species Act, species restoration, impact of harvesting forest species, intellectual property rights, invasive species, ecosystem stability and climate change among others. A combination of lectures, field trips, and discussions will be used to illustrate principles.
Textbooks:: https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/34222/1149
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:: 13 March 2014

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